THE MINISTRY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
Luke 3:1-20
I. The Word of God Came to John (1-6)
a. How specifically was the start of John the Baptist’s ministry calculated (give examples)?
b. Where was John when the word of God came to him?
c. What message was John given by God and how do you know?
d. How was John’s ministry seen fulfill prophecy (vs. 4-6) (Isaiah 40:1-3-5)?
II. The People Come to John (7-9)
a. Did John go looking for and making disciples?
b. How did the people know to come hear John’s message?
c. What was John’s simple message?
d. Who does John refer to a as “brood of vipers” (see also Mt 3:7)?
e. What was John’s answer to those who were relying of lineage to save them?
f. What was John’s point in vs. 9?
III. What Shall We Do? (10-20)
a. Were the people moved by John’s message?
How do you know?
b. What kinds of people came to John?
c. Did John tailor his responses to the individuals that he was speaking to?
d. In principal what was John instructing the people to do?
e. What question was in people’s hearts?
f. How does John answer that question?
g. What kind of ministry does John state the Christ would have?
h. Was everyone happy with John the Baptist?
IV. Application: Was John playing the lead or a supporting role and did he know it?
Are we playing lead or supporting roles and do we know it?
